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Discovering Your City's Maker Economy

Maker

November 10, 2017

As the maker economy continues to take shape in cities across the country, it is emerging as a potential powerhouse for building strong local economies through creative maker- microbusinesses and small-scale manufacturing.

As this nascent industry of small businesses expands and transforms, city leaders should understand what the maker economy is and how to harness its economic development potential.

The maker community has the potential to be inclusive and act as a key driver in achieving your city's equity goals.

The guide helps define the maker community, highlight specific ways that city leaders can support these entrepreneurs, and provide profiles of supportive programs, policies and partnerships at the city level.

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